The manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, making up around 6% of the nation’s annual gross domestic product, and providing over 860,000 jobs. Worth over $30 billion, the industry is vital to maintaining both Australia’s supply chain as well as supplying international markets with exports. Australia’s manufacturing and production industry primarily produces petroleum and food, with other large Australian manufacturing industries including chemical, furniture, textile and plastic manufacturing. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on local and global supply chains have been devastating, with a focus being shifted to encouraging local production in order to minimise supply chain disruptions as well as increase economic production after the previous stagnant years. However, like every industry, manufacturing and production businesses are not immune to experiencing disasters, emergencies and crises. Business continuity and preparation have never been more important, and it must be ensured that your business can handle whatever the future may throw at it.